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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.10, 170.40 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.10, 170.40 and 124.10 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.10 : 170.40 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.10/170.40 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.10x = 170.40 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.10x = 21,146.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,146.64/124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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