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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 242.88 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 242.88 and 157.50 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 242.88 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/242.88 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 242.88 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 38,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,253.60/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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