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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 234.39 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 234.39 and 123.36 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 234.39 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/234.39 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 234.39 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 28,912.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,912.89/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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