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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.90, 242.80 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.90, 242.80 and 129.26 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.90 : 242.80 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.90/242.80 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.90x = 242.80 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.90x = 31,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,384.33/175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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