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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.98, 234.60 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.98, 234.60 and 123.56 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.98 : 234.60 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.98/234.60 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.98x = 234.60 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.98x = 28,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,987.18/169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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