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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.85, 235.62 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.85, 235.62 and 124.05 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.85 : 235.62 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.85/235.62 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.85x = 235.62 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.85x = 29,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,228.66/170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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