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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.53, 242.08 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.53, 242.08 and 126.73 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.53 : 242.08 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.53/242.08 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.53x = 242.08 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.53x = 30,678.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,678.80/175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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