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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.10, 238.79 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.10, 238.79 and 123.31 is: 170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.10 : 238.79 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.10/238.79 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.10x = 238.79 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.10x = 29,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,444.11/173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.10

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