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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 241.98 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 241.98 and 128.68 is: 177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 241.98 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/241.98 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 241.98 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 31,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,136.90/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.51

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