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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.81, 242.58 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.81, 242.58 and 110.29 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.81 : 242.58 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.81/242.58 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.81x = 242.58 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.81x = 26,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,754.15/175.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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