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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 235.56 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 235.56 and 124.29 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 235.56 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/235.56 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 235.56 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 29,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,278.22/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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