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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.07, 240.15 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.07, 240.15 and 121.60 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.07 : 240.15 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.07/240.15 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.07x = 240.15 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.07x = 29,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,202.24/174.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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