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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.29, 241.97 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.29, 241.97 and 131.69 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.29 : 241.97 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.29/241.97 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.29x = 241.97 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.29x = 31,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,863.16/175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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