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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.04, 236 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.04, 236 and 108.80 is: 150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.04 : 236 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.04/236 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.04x = 236 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.04x = 25,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,676.80/171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.12

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