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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.09, 240.03 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.09, 240.03 and 121.53 is: 167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.09 : 240.03 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.09/240.03 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.09x = 240.03 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.09x = 29,170.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,170.85/174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.56

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