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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.53, 242.04 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.53, 242.04 and 123.06 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.53 : 242.04 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.53/242.04 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.53x = 242.04 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.53x = 29,784.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,784.23/175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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