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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.57, 238.08 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.57, 238.08 and 125.95 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.57 : 238.08 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.57/238.08 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.57x = 238.08 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.57x = 29,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,986.18/172.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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