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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.94, 242.86 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.94, 242.86 and 110.50 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.94 : 242.86 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.94/242.86 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.94x = 242.86 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.94x = 26,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,836.72/175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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