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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 241.94 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 241.94 and 128.84 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 241.94 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/241.94 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 241.94 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 31,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,170.66/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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