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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 241.60 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 241.60 and 126.09 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 241.60 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/241.60 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 241.60 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 30,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,463.75/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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