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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.27, 254.95 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.27, 254.95 and 124.27 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.27 : 254.95 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.27/254.95 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.27x = 254.95 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.27x = 31,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,681.69/170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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