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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 242.48 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 242.48 and 110.17 is: 152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 242.48 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/242.48 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 242.48 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 26,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,713.69/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.07

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