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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.17, 240.43 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.17, 240.43 and 121.72 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.17 : 240.43 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.17/240.43 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.17x = 240.43 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.17x = 29,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,265.14/174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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