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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.21, 238.84 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.21, 238.84 and 124.07 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.21 : 238.84 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.21/238.84 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.21x = 238.84 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.21x = 29,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632.88/173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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