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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.87, 242.67 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.87, 242.67 and 152.79 is: 210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.87 : 242.67 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.87/242.67 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.87x = 242.67 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.87x = 37,077.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,077.55/175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.82

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