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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 242.30 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 242.30 and 123.24 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 242.30 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/242.30 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 242.30 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 29,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,861.05/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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