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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 244.49 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 244.49 and 173.77 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 244.49 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/244.49 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 244.49 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 42,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,483.55/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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