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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 241.50 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 241.50 and 174.27 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 241.50 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/241.50 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 241.50 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 42,086.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,086.21/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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