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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.13, 241.52 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.13, 241.52 and 128.66 is: 177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.13 : 241.52 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.13/241.52 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.13x = 241.52 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.13x = 31,072.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,072.11/175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.42

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