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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 242.12 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 242.12 and 122.94 is: 169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 242.12 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/242.12 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 242.12 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 29,766.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,766.54/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.65

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