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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 238.56 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 238.56 and 124.02 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 238.56 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/238.56 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 238.56 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 29,586.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,586.21/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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