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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.14, 239.94 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.14, 239.94 and 124.94 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.14 : 239.94 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.14/239.94 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.14x = 239.94 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.14x = 29,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,978.10/174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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