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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 235.77 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 235.77 and 124.32 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 235.77 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/235.77 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 235.77 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 29,310.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,310.93/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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