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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 242.85 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 242.85 and 129.29 is: 178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 242.85 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/242.85 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 242.85 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 31,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,398.68/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.48

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