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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 241.67 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 241.67 and 138.53 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 241.67 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/241.67 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 241.67 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 33,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,479.50/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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