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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 239.68 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 239.68 and 124.72 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 239.68 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/239.68 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 239.68 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 29,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,892.89/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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