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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 255.36 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 255.36 and 124.49 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 255.36 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/255.36 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 255.36 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 31,789.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,789.77/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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