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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.23, 238.95 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.23, 238.95 and 124.12 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.23 : 238.95 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.23/238.95 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.23x = 238.95 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.23x = 29,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,658.47/173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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