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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 240.30 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 240.30 and 122.52 is: 169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 240.30 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/240.30 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 240.30 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 29,441.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,441.56/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.20

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