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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.67, 239.43 and 123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.67, 239.43 and 123.91 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.67 : 239.43 = 123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.67/239.43 = 123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.67x = 239.43 × 123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.67x = 29,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,665.95/173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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