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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.57, 240.62 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.57, 240.62 and 173.49 is: 237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.57 : 240.62 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.57/240.62 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.57x = 240.62 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.57x = 41,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,745.72/175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.78

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