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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.18, 240.30 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.18, 240.30 and 121.71 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.18 : 240.30 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.18/240.30 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.18x = 240.30 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.18x = 29,246.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,246.91/174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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