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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.31, 241.80 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.31, 241.80 and 169.37 is: 233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 241.80 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/241.80 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 241.80 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 40,952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,952.46/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.61

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