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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.25, 237.62 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.25, 237.62 and 125.54 is: 173.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.25 : 237.62 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.25/237.62 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.25x = 237.62 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.25x = 29,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,830.19/172.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.18

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