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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.36, 242 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.36, 242 and 126.32 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.36 : 242 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.36/242 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.36x = 242 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.36x = 30,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,569.44/175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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