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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.93, 242.67 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.93, 242.67 and 113.66 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.93 : 242.67 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.93/242.67 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.93x = 242.67 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.93x = 27,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,582.48/175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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