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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.84, 241.22 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.84, 241.22 and 128.27 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.84 : 241.22 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.84/241.22 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.84x = 241.22 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.84x = 30,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,939.44/174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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