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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 257.68 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 257.68 and 124.02 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 257.68 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/257.68 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 257.68 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 31,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,957.47/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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