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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.98, 241.59 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.98, 241.59 and 122.60 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.98 : 241.59 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.98/241.59 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.98x = 241.59 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.98x = 29,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,617.73/174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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