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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.69, 242.51 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.69, 242.51 and 110.16 is: 152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.69 : 242.51 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.69/242.51 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.69x = 242.51 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.69x = 26,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,714.90/175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.06

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