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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 241.53 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 241.53 and 128.51 is: 177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 241.53 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/241.53 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 241.53 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 31,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,037.81/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.14

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