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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.03, 239.10 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.03, 239.10 and 123.83 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.03 : 239.10 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.03/239.10 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.03x = 239.10 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.03x = 29,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,606.56/173.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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