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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 241.54 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 241.54 and 171.82 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 241.54 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/241.54 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 241.54 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 41,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,501.40/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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