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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.36, 236.24 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.36, 236.24 and 124.64 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.36 : 236.24 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.36/236.24 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.36x = 236.24 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.36x = 29,444.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,444.95/171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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