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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 242.25 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 242.25 and 126.58 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 242.25 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/242.25 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 242.25 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 30,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,662.79/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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