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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.64, 242.18 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.64, 242.18 and 110.04 is: 151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.64 : 242.18 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.64/242.18 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.64x = 242.18 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.64x = 26,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,649.49/175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.73

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