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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.37, 237.64 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.37, 237.64 and 125.69 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.37 : 237.64 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.37/237.64 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.37x = 237.64 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.37x = 29,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,867.47/172.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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