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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 237.47 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 237.47 and 125.28 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 237.47 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/237.47 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 237.47 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 29,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,749.62/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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