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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.82, 240.93 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.82, 240.93 and 122.19 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.82 : 240.93 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.82/240.93 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.82x = 240.93 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.82x = 29,439.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,439.24/174.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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