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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.98, 242.73 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.98, 242.73 and 126.75 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.98 : 242.73 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.98/242.73 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.98x = 242.73 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.98x = 30,766.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,766.03/175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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