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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 242.50 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 242.50 and 126.60 is: 174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 242.50 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/242.50 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 242.50 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 30,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700.50/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.75

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