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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.87, 242.49 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.87, 242.49 and 110.36 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.87 : 242.49 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.87/242.49 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.87x = 242.49 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.87x = 26,762.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762.22/175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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