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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 241.49 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 241.49 and 126.17 is: 173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 241.49 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/241.49 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 241.49 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 30,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,467.90/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.73

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