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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 236.16 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 236.16 and 123.21 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 236.16 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/236.16 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 236.16 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 29,097.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,097.27/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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