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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 241.98 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 241.98 and 171.92 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 241.98 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/241.98 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 241.98 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 41,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,601.20/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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