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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.78, 241.26 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.78, 241.26 and 122.94 is: 169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.78 : 241.26 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.78/241.26 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.78x = 241.26 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.78x = 29,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,660.50/174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.70

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