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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 242.39 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 242.39 and 110.27 is: 152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 242.39 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/242.39 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 242.39 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 26,727.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,727.13/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.14

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