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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.89, 242.24 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.89, 242.24 and 126.68 is: 174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.89 : 242.24 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.89/242.24 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.89x = 242.24 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.89x = 30,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,685.12/175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.46

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