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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.95, 238.67 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.95, 238.67 and 123.76 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.95 : 238.67 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.95/238.67 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.95x = 238.67 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.95x = 29,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,537.80/172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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