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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 242.89 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 242.89 and 110.45 is: 152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 242.89 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/242.89 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 242.89 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 26,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,827.53/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.47

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