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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.99, 241.56 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.99, 241.56 and 122.61 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.99 : 241.56 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.99/241.56 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.99x = 241.56 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.99x = 29,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,617.67/174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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