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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 234.78 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 234.78 and 123.68 is: 170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 234.78 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/234.78 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 234.78 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 29,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,037.59/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.69

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