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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.06, 241.28 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.06, 241.28 and 170.51 is: 235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.06 : 241.28 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.06/241.28 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.06x = 241.28 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.06x = 41,139.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,139.23/175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.00

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