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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 242.42 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 242.42 and 123.24 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 242.42 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/242.42 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 242.42 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 29,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,876.84/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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