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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.04, 239.12 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.04, 239.12 and 123.84 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.04 : 239.12 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.04/239.12 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.04x = 239.12 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.04x = 29,612.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,612.00/173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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