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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 237.04 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 237.04 and 125.15 is: 172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 237.04 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/237.04 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 237.04 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 29,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,664.76/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.63

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