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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.81, 241.26 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.81, 241.26 and 122.34 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.81 : 241.26 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.81/241.26 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.81x = 241.26 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.81x = 29,515.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,515.75/174.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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