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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.01, 238.77 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.01, 238.77 and 123.32 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.01 : 238.77 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.01/238.77 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.01x = 238.77 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.01x = 29,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,443.92/173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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