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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.09, 240.23 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.09, 240.23 and 125.07 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.09 : 240.23 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.09/240.23 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.09x = 240.23 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.09x = 30,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,044.94/174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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