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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.79, 239.97 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.79, 239.97 and 124.74 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.79 : 239.97 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.79/239.97 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.79x = 239.97 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.79x = 29,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,933.86/173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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