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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.75, 235.77 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.75, 235.77 and 124.23 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.75 : 235.77 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.75/235.77 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.75x = 235.77 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.75x = 29,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,289.71/170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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