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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.82, 242.56 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.82, 242.56 and 113.64 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.82 : 242.56 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.82/242.56 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.82x = 242.56 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.82x = 27,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,564.52/175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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