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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.62, 242.22 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.62, 242.22 and 113.46 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.62 : 242.22 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.62/242.22 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.62x = 242.22 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.62x = 27,482.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,482.28/175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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