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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.13, 238.71 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.13, 238.71 and 123.92 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.13 : 238.71 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.13/238.71 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.13x = 238.71 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.13x = 29,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,580.94/173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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