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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.10, 241.64 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.10, 241.64 and 131.46 is: 181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.10 : 241.64 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.10/241.64 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.10x = 241.64 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.10x = 31,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,765.99/175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.42

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