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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.28, 238.98 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.28, 238.98 and 124.08 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.28 : 238.98 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.28/238.98 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.28x = 238.98 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.28x = 29,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,652.64/173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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