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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 242.57 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 242.57 and 126.81 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 242.57 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/242.57 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 242.57 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 30,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,758.45/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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