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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 241.75 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 241.75 and 112.97 is: 155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 241.75 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/241.75 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 241.75 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 27,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,310.22/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.91

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