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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.27, 234.98 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.27, 234.98 and 123.62 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.27 : 234.98 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.27/234.98 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.27x = 234.98 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.27x = 29,046.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,046.43/170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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