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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.09, 241.41 and 122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.09, 241.41 and 122.53 is: 168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.09 : 241.41 = 122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.09/241.41 = 122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.09x = 241.41 × 122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.09x = 29,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,579.97/175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.94

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