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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.48, 236.86 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.48, 236.86 and 124.92 is: 172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.48 : 236.86 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.48/236.86 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.48x = 236.86 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.48x = 29,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,588.55/171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.55

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