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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 241.28 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 241.28 and 171.42 is: 236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 241.28 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/241.28 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 241.28 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 41,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,360.22/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.07

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