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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.02, 240.12 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.02, 240.12 and 124.29 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.02 : 240.12 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.02/240.12 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.02x = 240.12 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.02x = 29,844.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,844.51/174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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