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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.65, 256.02 and 124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.65, 256.02 and 124.45 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.65 : 256.02 = 124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.65/256.02 = 124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.65x = 256.02 × 124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.65x = 31,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,861.69/170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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