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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.44, 238.98 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.44, 238.98 and 124.23 is: 171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.44 : 238.98 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.44/238.98 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.44x = 238.98 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.44x = 29,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,688.80/173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.17

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