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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.09, 240.04 and 121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.09, 240.04 and 121.67 is: 167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.09 : 240.04 = 121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.09/240.04 = 121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.09x = 240.04 × 121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.09x = 29,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,204.16/174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.75

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