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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 242.73 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 242.73 and 134.16 is: 185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 242.73 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/242.73 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 242.73 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 32,564.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,564.66/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.40

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