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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.06, 236.14 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.06, 236.14 and 129.62 is: 178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.06 : 236.14 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.06/236.14 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.06x = 236.14 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.06x = 30,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,608.47/171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.93

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