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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.53, 236.61 and 124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.53, 236.61 and 124.85 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.53 : 236.61 = 124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.53/236.61 = 124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.53x = 236.61 × 124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.53x = 29,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,538.95/171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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