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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.71, 242.14 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.71, 242.14 and 126.50 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.71 : 242.14 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.71/242.14 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.71x = 242.14 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.71x = 30,630.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,630.71/175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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