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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 242.02 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 242.02 and 126.42 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 242.02 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/242.02 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 242.02 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 30,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,596.17/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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