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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.59, 236.62 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.59, 236.62 and 124.88 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.59 : 236.62 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.59/236.62 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.59x = 236.62 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.59x = 29,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,548.22/171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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