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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 241.80 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 241.80 and 126.24 is: 173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 241.80 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/241.80 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 241.80 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 30,524.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,524.83/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.93

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