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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.50, 238.03 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.50, 238.03 and 123.49 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.50 : 238.03 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.50/238.03 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.50x = 238.03 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.50x = 29,394.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,394.32/172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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