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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 183.33 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 183.33 and 117 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 183.33 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/183.33 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 183.33 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 21,449.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,449.61/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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