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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 241.68 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 241.68 and 123.44 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 241.68 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/241.68 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 241.68 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 29,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,832.98/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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