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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.05, 257.67 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.05, 257.67 and 123.36 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.05 : 257.67 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.05/257.67 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.05x = 257.67 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.05x = 31,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,786.17/172.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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