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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.74, 255.66 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.74, 255.66 and 124.66 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.74 : 255.66 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.74/255.66 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.74x = 255.66 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.74x = 31,870.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,870.58/170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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