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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 238.80 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 238.80 and 124.02 is: 171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 238.80 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/238.80 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 238.80 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 29,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,615.98/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.03

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