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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 242.80 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 242.80 and 157.41 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 242.80 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/242.80 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 242.80 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 38,217.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,217.54/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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