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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.63, 242.40 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.63, 242.40 and 110.13 is: 152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.63 : 242.40 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.63/242.40 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.63x = 242.40 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.63x = 26,695.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,695.51/175.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.00

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