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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 242.51 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 242.51 and 148.25 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 242.51 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/242.51 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 242.51 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 35,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,950.15/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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