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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.89, 238.46 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.89, 238.46 and 123.93 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.89 : 238.46 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.89/238.46 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.89x = 238.46 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.89x = 29,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,551.73/172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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