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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.81, 242.64 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.81, 242.64 and 110.31 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.81 : 242.64 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.81/242.64 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.81x = 242.64 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.81x = 26,765.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,765.07/175.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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