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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.33, 242 and 128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.33, 242 and 128.85 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.33 : 242 = 128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.33/242 = 128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.33x = 242 × 128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.33x = 31,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,181.70/175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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