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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.33, 241.62 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.33, 241.62 and 122.70 is: 169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.33 : 241.62 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.33/241.62 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.33x = 241.62 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.33x = 29,646.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,646.77/175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.10

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