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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 234.55 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 234.55 and 123.63 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 234.55 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/234.55 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 234.55 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 28,996.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,996.00/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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