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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 242.16 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 242.16 and 131.56 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 242.16 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/242.16 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 242.16 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 31,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,858.57/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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