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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 241.58 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 241.58 and 122.72 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 241.58 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/241.58 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 241.58 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 29,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,645.80/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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