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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.49, 239.22 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.49, 239.22 and 123.72 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.49 : 239.22 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.49/239.22 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.49x = 239.22 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.49x = 29,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,596.30/173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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