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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.11, 241.77 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.11, 241.77 and 131.68 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.11 : 241.77 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.11/241.77 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.11x = 241.77 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.11x = 31,836.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,836.27/175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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