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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 242.08 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 242.08 and 113.44 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 242.08 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/242.08 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 242.08 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 27,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,461.56/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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