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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.60, 258.41 and 123.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.60, 258.41 and 123.67 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.60 : 258.41 = 123.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.60/258.41 = 123.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.60x = 258.41 × 123.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.60x = 31,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,956.95/172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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