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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.45, 238.04 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.45, 238.04 and 123.34 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.45 : 238.04 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.45/238.04 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.45x = 238.04 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.45x = 29,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,359.85/172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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