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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.74, 242.39 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.74, 242.39 and 129.10 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.74 : 242.39 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.74/242.39 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.74x = 242.39 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.74x = 31,290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,290.69/175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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