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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.10, 241.64 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.10, 241.64 and 97.47 is: 134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.10 : 241.64 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.10/241.64 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.10x = 241.64 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.10x = 23,552.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552.65/175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.51

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