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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.95, 235.49 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.95, 235.49 and 124.19 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.95 : 235.49 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.95/235.49 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.95x = 235.49 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.95x = 29,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243.70/170.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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