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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.72, 241.88 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.72, 241.88 and 152.68 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.72 : 241.88 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.72/241.88 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.72x = 241.88 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.72x = 36,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,930.24/175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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