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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.91, 237.26 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.91, 237.26 and 125.44 is: 173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.91 : 237.26 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.91/237.26 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.91x = 237.26 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.91x = 29,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,761.89/171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.12

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