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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 242.19 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 242.19 and 126.50 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 242.19 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/242.19 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 242.19 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 30,635.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,635.82/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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