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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.78, 242.39 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.78, 242.39 and 123.31 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.78 : 242.39 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.78/242.39 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.78x = 242.39 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.78x = 29,887.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,887.28/175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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