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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.52, 238.02 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.52, 238.02 and 123.44 is: 170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.52 : 238.02 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.52/238.02 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.52x = 238.02 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.52x = 29,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,381.19/172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.31

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