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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.35, 242.01 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.35, 242.01 and 126.39 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.35 : 242.01 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.35/242.01 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.35x = 242.01 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.35x = 30,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587.64/175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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