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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 240.35 and 125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 240.35 and 125.17 is: 172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 240.35 = 125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/240.35 = 125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 240.35 × 125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 30,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,084.61/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.68

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