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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 240.57 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 240.57 and 122.50 is: 169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 240.57 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/240.57 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 240.57 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 29,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,469.83/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.15

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