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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.53, 235.23 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.53, 235.23 and 123.84 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.53 : 235.23 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.53/235.23 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.53x = 235.23 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.53x = 29,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,130.88/170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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