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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.07, 241.80 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.07, 241.80 and 128.37 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.07 : 241.80 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.07/241.80 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.07x = 241.80 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.07x = 31,039.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,039.87/175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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