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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.49, 255.47 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.49, 255.47 and 124.63 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.49 : 255.47 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.49/255.47 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.49x = 255.47 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.49x = 31,839.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,839.23/170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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