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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.61, 241.90 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.61, 241.90 and 128.86 is: 177.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.61 : 241.90 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.61/241.90 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.61x = 241.90 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.61x = 31,170.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,170.31/175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.49

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