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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 241.38 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 241.38 and 128.49 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 241.38 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/241.38 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 241.38 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 31,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,014.92/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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