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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.55, 239.17 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.55, 239.17 and 124.34 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.55 : 239.17 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.55/239.17 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.55x = 239.17 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.55x = 29,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,737.78/173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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