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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.25, 237.91 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.25, 237.91 and 125.55 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.25 : 237.91 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.25/237.91 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.25x = 237.91 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.25x = 29,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,868.63/172.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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