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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.16, 238.86 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.16, 238.86 and 123.98 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.16 : 238.86 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.16/238.86 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.16x = 238.86 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.16x = 29,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,612.67/173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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