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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.61, 241.03 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.61, 241.03 and 125.55 is: 173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.61 : 241.03 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.61/241.03 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.61x = 241.03 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.61x = 30,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,260.77/174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.31

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