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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 241.29 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 241.29 and 123.46 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 241.29 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/241.29 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 241.29 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 29,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,789.66/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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