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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.07, 234.71 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.07, 234.71 and 123.43 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.07 : 234.71 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.07/234.71 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.07x = 234.71 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.07x = 28,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,969.98/170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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