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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.78, 237.24 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.78, 237.24 and 122.10 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.78 : 237.24 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.78/237.24 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.78x = 237.24 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.78x = 28,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,967.00/171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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