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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 241.64 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 241.64 and 128.88 is: 177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 241.64 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/241.64 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 241.64 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 31,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,142.56/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.51

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