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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.94, 242.69 and 110.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.94, 242.69 and 110.47 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.94 : 242.69 = 110.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.94/242.69 = 110.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.94x = 242.69 × 110.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.94x = 26,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,808.75/175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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