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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 241.67 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 241.67 and 122.80 is: 169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 241.67 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/241.67 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 241.67 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 29,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,675.25/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.41

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