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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.01, 236.21 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.01, 236.21 and 168.45 is: 232.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.01 : 236.21 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.01/236.21 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.01x = 236.21 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.01x = 39,789.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,789.57/171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.67

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