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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.96, 242.77 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.96, 242.77 and 110.44 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.96 : 242.77 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.96/242.77 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.96x = 242.77 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.96x = 26,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,811.52/175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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