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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.81, 242.73 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.81, 242.73 and 110.32 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.81 : 242.73 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.81/242.73 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.81x = 242.73 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.81x = 26,777.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,777.97/175.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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