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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.59, 235.44 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.59, 235.44 and 123.95 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.59 : 235.44 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.59/235.44 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.59x = 235.44 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.59x = 29,182.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,182.79/170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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