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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.33, 237.84 and 125.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.33, 237.84 and 125.86 is: 173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.33 : 237.84 = 125.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.33/237.84 = 125.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.33x = 237.84 × 125.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.33x = 29,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,934.54/172.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.70

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