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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 242.27 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 242.27 and 151.32 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 242.27 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/242.27 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 242.27 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 36,659.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,659.54/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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