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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.31, 241.93 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.31, 241.93 and 97.70 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 241.93 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/241.93 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 241.93 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 23,636.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,636.56/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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