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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.89, 258.93 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.89, 258.93 and 124.56 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.89 : 258.93 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.89/258.93 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.89x = 258.93 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.89x = 32,252.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,252.32/172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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