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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.85, 241.98 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.85, 241.98 and 171.08 is: 235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.85 : 241.98 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.85/241.98 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.85x = 241.98 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.85x = 41,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,397.94/175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.42

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