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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.23, 236.16 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.23, 236.16 and 124.70 is: 171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.23 : 236.16 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.23/236.16 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.23x = 236.16 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.23x = 29,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,447.97/171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.98

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