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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 236.16 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 236.16 and 169.80 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 236.16 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/236.16 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 236.16 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 40,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,099.97/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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