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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 242.32 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 242.32 and 110.16 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 242.32 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/242.32 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 242.32 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 26,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,693.97/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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