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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 242.61 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 242.61 and 110.31 is: 152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 242.61 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/242.61 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 242.61 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 26,762.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762.31/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.23

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