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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.21, 240.30 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.21, 240.30 and 125.16 is: 172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.21 : 240.30 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.21/240.30 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.21x = 240.30 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.21x = 30,075.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,075.95/174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.64

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