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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.33, 240.87 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.33, 240.87 and 122.07 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.33 : 240.87 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.33/240.87 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.33x = 240.87 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.33x = 29,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,403.00/174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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