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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.15, 238.70 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.15, 238.70 and 123.94 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.15 : 238.70 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.15/238.70 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.15x = 238.70 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.15x = 29,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,584.19/173.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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