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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.43, 255.83 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.43, 255.83 and 124.62 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.43 : 255.83 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.43/255.83 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.43x = 255.83 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.43x = 31,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,880.91/170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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