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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 240.96 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 240.96 and 173.28 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 240.96 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/240.96 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 240.96 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 41,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,753.55/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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