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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.93, 242.76 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.93, 242.76 and 149.80 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.93 : 242.76 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.93/242.76 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.93x = 242.76 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.93x = 36,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,365.45/175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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