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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 242.14 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 242.14 and 126.63 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 242.14 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/242.14 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 242.14 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 30,662.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,662.11/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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