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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.81, 241.29 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.81, 241.29 and 122.43 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.81 : 241.29 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.81/241.29 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.81x = 241.29 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.81x = 29,541.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,541.13/174.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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