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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.77, 242.06 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.77, 242.06 and 172.18 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.77 : 242.06 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.77/242.06 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.77x = 242.06 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.77x = 41,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,677.33/175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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