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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.17, 240.27 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.17, 240.27 and 121.79 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.17 : 240.27 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.17/240.27 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.17x = 240.27 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.17x = 29,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,262.48/174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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