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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.69, 241.86 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.69, 241.86 and 134.17 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.69 : 241.86 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.69/241.86 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.69x = 241.86 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.69x = 32,450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,450.36/175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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