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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 254.62 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 254.62 and 124.25 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 254.62 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/254.62 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 254.62 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 31,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,634.95/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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