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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.64, 235.38 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.64, 235.38 and 124.02 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.64 : 235.38 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.64/235.38 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.64x = 235.38 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.64x = 29,191.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,191.83/170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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