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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.96, 235.87 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.96, 235.87 and 124.43 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.96 : 235.87 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.96/235.87 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.96x = 235.87 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.96x = 29,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,347.81/170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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