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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.96, 242.22 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.96, 242.22 and 154.80 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.96 : 242.22 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.96/242.22 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.96x = 242.22 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.96x = 37,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,495.66/175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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