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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 239.22 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 239.22 and 124.31 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 239.22 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/239.22 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 239.22 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 29,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,737.44/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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