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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 234.06 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 234.06 and 123.08 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 234.06 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/234.06 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 234.06 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 28,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,808.10/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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