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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.93, 234.72 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.93, 234.72 and 123.23 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.93 : 234.72 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.93/234.72 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.93x = 234.72 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.93x = 28,923.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,923.93/169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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