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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.93, 239.69 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.93, 239.69 and 124.72 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.93 : 239.69 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.93/239.69 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.93x = 239.69 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.93x = 29,892.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,892.31/173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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