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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 243.23 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 243.23 and 172.80 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 243.23 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/243.23 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 243.23 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 42,029.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,029.28/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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