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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.68, 240.99 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.68, 240.99 and 122.21 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.68 : 240.99 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.68/240.99 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.68x = 240.99 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.68x = 29,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,451.39/174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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