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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 241.72 and 97.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 241.72 and 97.53 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 241.72 = 97.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/241.72 = 97.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 241.72 × 97.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 23,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,574.95/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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