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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.65, 235.42 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.65, 235.42 and 123.95 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.65 : 235.42 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.65/235.42 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.65x = 235.42 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.65x = 29,179.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,179.69/170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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