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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 241.92 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 241.92 and 153.90 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 241.92 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/241.92 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 241.92 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 37,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,231.49/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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