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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 239.40 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 239.40 and 124.43 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 239.40 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/239.40 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 239.40 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 29,787.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,787.35/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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