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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 241.89 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 241.89 and 128.08 is: 176.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 241.89 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/241.89 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 241.89 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 30,981.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,981.09/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.67

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