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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.53, 258.49 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.53, 258.49 and 123.69 is: 185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.53 : 258.49 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.53/258.49 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.53x = 258.49 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.53x = 31,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,973.75/172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.32

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