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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.65, 234.15 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.65, 234.15 and 123.18 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.65 : 234.15 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.65/234.15 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.65x = 234.15 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.65x = 28,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,842.60/169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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