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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 242.42 and 174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 242.42 and 174.05 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 242.42 = 174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/242.42 = 174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 242.42 × 174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 42,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,191.12/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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