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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 241.38 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 241.38 and 128.46 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 241.38 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/241.38 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 241.38 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 31,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,007.67/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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