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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.69, 242.41 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.69, 242.41 and 113.44 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.69 : 242.41 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.69/242.41 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.69x = 242.41 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.69x = 27,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,498.99/175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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