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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.21, 237.46 and 123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.21, 237.46 and 123.07 is: 169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.21 : 237.46 = 123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.21/237.46 = 123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.21x = 237.46 × 123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.21x = 29,224.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,224.20/172.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.70

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