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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 241.77 and 101.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 241.77 and 101.53 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 241.77 = 101.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/241.77 = 101.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 241.77 × 101.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 24,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,546.91/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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