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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 242.67 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 242.67 and 110.34 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 242.67 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/242.67 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 242.67 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 26,776.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,776.21/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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