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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.56, 239.18 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.56, 239.18 and 124.36 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.56 : 239.18 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.56/239.18 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.56x = 239.18 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.56x = 29,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,744.42/173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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