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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.75, 234.39 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.75, 234.39 and 123.23 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.75 : 234.39 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.75/234.39 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.75x = 234.39 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.75x = 28,883.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883.88/169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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