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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.21, 241.68 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.21, 241.68 and 126.16 is: 174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.21 : 241.68 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.21/241.68 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.21x = 241.68 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.21x = 30,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490.35/175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.02

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