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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.11, 241.65 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.11, 241.65 and 97.49 is: 134.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.11 : 241.65 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.11/241.65 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.11x = 241.65 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.11x = 23,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,558.46/175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.54

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