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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 242 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 242 and 122.86 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 242 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/242 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 242 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 29,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,732.12/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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