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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.04, 259.08 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.04, 259.08 and 124.28 is: 187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.04 : 259.08 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.04/259.08 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.04x = 259.08 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.04x = 32,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,198.46/172.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.16

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