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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.83, 241.31 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.83, 241.31 and 125.78 is: 173.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.83 : 241.31 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.83/241.31 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.83x = 241.31 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.83x = 30,351.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,351.08/174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.61

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