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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.90, 242.94 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.90, 242.94 and 151.24 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.90 : 242.94 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.90/242.94 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.90x = 242.94 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.90x = 36,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,742.25/175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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