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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 241.83 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 241.83 and 97.61 is: 134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 241.83 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/241.83 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 241.83 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 23,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,603.82/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.70

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