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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.97, 242.84 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.97, 242.84 and 154.10 is: 212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.97 : 242.84 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.97/242.84 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.97x = 242.84 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.97x = 37,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,420.82/175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.66

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