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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 241.69 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 241.69 and 122.81 is: 169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 241.69 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/241.69 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 241.69 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 29,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,681.38/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.34

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