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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 242.46 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 242.46 and 173.76 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 242.46 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/242.46 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 242.46 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 42,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,129.85/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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