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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.73, 170.52 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.73, 170.52 and 123.55 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.73 : 170.52 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.73/170.52 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.73x = 170.52 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.73x = 21,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,067.75/123.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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