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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 255.27 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 255.27 and 123.97 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 255.27 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/255.27 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 255.27 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 31,645.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,645.82/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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