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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.03, 241.50 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.03, 241.50 and 125.29 is: 172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.03 : 241.50 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.03/241.50 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.03x = 241.50 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.03x = 30,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,257.54/175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.87

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