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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.73, 242.48 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.73, 242.48 and 110.33 is: 152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.73 : 242.48 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.73/242.48 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.73x = 242.48 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.73x = 26,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,751.88/175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.23

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