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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 255.74 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 255.74 and 124.83 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 255.74 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/255.74 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 255.74 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 31,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,923.40/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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