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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 240.48 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 240.48 and 125.12 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 240.48 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/240.48 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 240.48 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 30,088.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,088.86/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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