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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 241.87 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 241.87 and 122.91 is: 169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 241.87 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/241.87 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 241.87 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 29,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,728.24/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.55

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