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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.86, 256.06 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.86, 256.06 and 124.84 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 256.06 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/256.06 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 256.06 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 31,967.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,967.01/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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