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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.45, 237.99 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.45, 237.99 and 122.63 is: 169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.45 : 237.99 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.45/237.99 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.45x = 237.99 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.45x = 29,184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,184.71/172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.24

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