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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.56, 238.04 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.56, 238.04 and 123.47 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.56 : 238.04 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.56/238.04 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.56x = 238.04 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.56x = 29,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,390.80/172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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