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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.17, 238.74 and 123.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.17, 238.74 and 123.41 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.17 : 238.74 = 123.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.17/238.74 = 123.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.17x = 238.74 × 123.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.17x = 29,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,461.25/173.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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