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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.46, 234.02 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.46, 234.02 and 123.10 is: 170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.46 : 234.02 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.46/234.02 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.46x = 234.02 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.46x = 28,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,807.86/169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.00

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