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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.77, 236.75 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.77, 236.75 and 124.40 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.77 : 236.75 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.77/236.75 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.77x = 236.75 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.77x = 29,451.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,451.67/171.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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