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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.95, 238.33 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.95, 238.33 and 123.69 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.95 : 238.33 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.95/238.33 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.95x = 238.33 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.95x = 29,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,479.04/172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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