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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 235.44 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 235.44 and 124.12 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 235.44 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/235.44 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 235.44 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 29,222.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,222.81/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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