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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 242.84 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 242.84 and 126.95 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 242.84 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/242.84 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 242.84 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 30,826.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,826.69/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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