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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.45, 234.80 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.45, 234.80 and 123.68 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.45 : 234.80 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.45/234.80 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.45x = 234.80 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.45x = 29,040.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,040.03/170.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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