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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.76, 242.32 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.76, 242.32 and 129.09 is: 177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.76 : 242.32 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.76/242.32 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.76x = 242.32 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.76x = 31,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,281.09/175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.98

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