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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.33, 209.84 and 123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.33, 209.84 and 123.17 is: 169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.33 : 209.84 = 123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.33/209.84 = 123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.33x = 209.84 × 123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.33x = 25,844.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,844.33/152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.67

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