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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.38, 237.69 and 125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.38, 237.69 and 125.67 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.38 : 237.69 = 125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.38/237.69 = 125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.38x = 237.69 × 125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.38x = 29,870.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,870.50/172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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