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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 241.98 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 241.98 and 131.70 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 241.98 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/241.98 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 241.98 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 31,868.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,868.77/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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