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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.74, 242.40 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.74, 242.40 and 126.62 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.74 : 242.40 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.74/242.40 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.74x = 242.40 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.74x = 30,692.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,692.69/175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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