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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 234.18 and 123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 234.18 and 123.15 is: 169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 234.18 = 123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/234.18 = 123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 234.18 × 123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 28,839.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,839.27/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.81

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