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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.33, 242.99 and 172.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.33, 242.99 and 172.09 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.33 : 242.99 = 172.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.33/242.99 = 172.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.33x = 242.99 × 172.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.33x = 41,816.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,816.15/175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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