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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 237.79 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 237.79 and 123.39 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 237.79 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/237.79 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 237.79 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 29,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,341.06/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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