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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 170.64 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 170.64 and 122.58 is: 170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 170.64 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/170.64 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 170.64 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 20,917.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,917.05/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.64

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