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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.46, 238.07 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.46, 238.07 and 123.26 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.46 : 238.07 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.46/238.07 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.46x = 238.07 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.46x = 29,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,343.63/172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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