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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 239.51 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 239.51 and 123.79 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 239.51 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/239.51 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 239.51 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 29,648.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,648.94/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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