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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.57, 235.44 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.57, 235.44 and 123.93 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.57 : 235.44 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.57/235.44 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.57x = 235.44 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.57x = 29,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,178.08/170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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