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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 241.05 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 241.05 and 172.74 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 241.05 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/241.05 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 241.05 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 41,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,638.98/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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