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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.03, 255.06 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.03, 255.06 and 124.18 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.03 : 255.06 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.03/255.06 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.03x = 255.06 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.03x = 31,672.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,672.71/170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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