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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.02, 237.27 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.02, 237.27 and 123.03 is: 169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.02 : 237.27 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.02/237.27 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.02x = 237.27 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.02x = 29,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,191.33/172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.70

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