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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 242.74 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 242.74 and 126.74 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 242.74 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/242.74 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 242.74 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 30,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,764.87/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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