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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.12, 240.38 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.12, 240.38 and 125.22 is: 172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.12 : 240.38 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.12/240.38 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.12x = 240.38 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.12x = 30,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,100.38/174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.87

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