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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 236.08 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 236.08 and 162.33 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 236.08 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/236.08 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 236.08 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 38,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,322.87/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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