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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 242.58 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 242.58 and 110.28 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 242.58 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/242.58 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 242.58 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 26,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,751.72/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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