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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.04, 235.44 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.04, 235.44 and 158.08 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.04 : 235.44 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.04/235.44 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.04x = 235.44 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.04x = 37,218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,218.36/171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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