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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 241.80 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 241.80 and 97.60 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 241.80 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/241.80 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 241.80 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 23,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,599.68/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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