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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 242.57 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 242.57 and 98.17 is: 135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 242.57 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/242.57 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 242.57 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 23,812.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812.74/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.46

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