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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 235.88 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 235.88 and 123.76 is: 170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 235.88 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/235.88 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 235.88 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 29,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,192.51/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.58

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