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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 242.36 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 242.36 and 126.65 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 242.36 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/242.36 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 242.36 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 30,695.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,695.34/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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