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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.68, 241.08 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.68, 241.08 and 128 is: 176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.68 : 241.08 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.68/241.08 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.68x = 241.08 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.68x = 30,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,858.24/174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.66

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