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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.46, 240.69 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.46, 240.69 and 122.02 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.46 : 240.69 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.46/240.69 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.46x = 240.69 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.46x = 29,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,368.99/174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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