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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.32, 238.86 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.32, 238.86 and 124.11 is: 171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.32 : 238.86 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.32/238.86 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.32x = 238.86 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.32x = 29,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,645.51/173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.04

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