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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.64, 244.06 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.64, 244.06 and 173.75 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.64 : 244.06 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.64/244.06 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.64x = 244.06 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.64x = 42,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404.75/175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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