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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.53, 238.41 and 123.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.53, 238.41 and 123.33 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.53 : 238.41 = 123.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.53/238.41 = 123.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.53x = 238.41 × 123.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.53x = 29,403.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,403.11/172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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