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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.57, 241.92 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.57, 241.92 and 169.49 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.57 : 241.92 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.57/241.92 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.57x = 241.92 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.57x = 41,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,003.63/175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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