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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 240.16 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 240.16 and 129.88 is: 179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 240.16 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/240.16 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 240.16 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 31,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,191.98/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.04

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