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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.48, 258.44 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.48, 258.44 and 123.50 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.48 : 258.44 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.48/258.44 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.48x = 258.44 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.48x = 31,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,917.34/172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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