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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 239.14 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 239.14 and 124.25 is: 171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 239.14 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/239.14 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 239.14 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 29,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,713.15/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.37

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