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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 235.78 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 235.78 and 124.22 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 235.78 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/235.78 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 235.78 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 29,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,288.59/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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