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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.14, 234.84 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.14, 234.84 and 123.52 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.14 : 234.84 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.14/234.84 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.14x = 234.84 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.14x = 29,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,007.44/170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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