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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.33, 236.46 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.33, 236.46 and 124.86 is: 172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.33 : 236.46 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.33/236.46 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.33x = 236.46 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.33x = 29,524.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,524.40/171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.32

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