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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.04, 236.08 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.04, 236.08 and 108.96 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.04 : 236.08 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.04/236.08 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.04x = 236.08 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.04x = 25,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,723.28/171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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