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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 241.66 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 241.66 and 112.98 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 241.66 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/241.66 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 241.66 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 27,303.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,303.79/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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