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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 254.88 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 254.88 and 124.44 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 254.88 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/254.88 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 254.88 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 31,717.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,717.27/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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