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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.76, 237.16 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.76, 237.16 and 125.22 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.76 : 237.16 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.76/237.16 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.76x = 237.16 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.76x = 29,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,697.18/171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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