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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 242.81 and 110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 242.81 and 110.39 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 242.81 = 110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/242.81 = 110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 242.81 × 110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 26,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,803.24/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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