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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.71, 258.66 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.71, 258.66 and 124.11 is: 185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.71 : 258.66 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.71/258.66 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.71x = 258.66 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.71x = 32,102.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,102.29/172.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.87

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