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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 239.83 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 239.83 and 124.71 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 239.83 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/239.83 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 239.83 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 29,909.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,909.20/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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