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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 242.78 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 242.78 and 126.88 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 242.78 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/242.78 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 242.78 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 30,804.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,804.76/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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