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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.57, 239.40 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.57, 239.40 and 123.77 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.57 : 239.40 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.57/239.40 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.57x = 239.40 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.57x = 29,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,631.14/173.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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