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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 241.36 and 169.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 241.36 and 169.69 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 241.36 = 169.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/241.36 = 169.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 241.36 × 169.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 40,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,956.38/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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