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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.58, 235.12 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.58, 235.12 and 123.96 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.58 : 235.12 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.58/235.12 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.58x = 235.12 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.58x = 29,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,145.48/170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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