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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.34, 236.36 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.34, 236.36 and 124.69 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.34 : 236.36 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.34/236.36 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.34x = 236.36 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.34x = 29,471.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,471.45/171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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