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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 236.17 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 236.17 and 118.80 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 236.17 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/236.17 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 236.17 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 28,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,056.48/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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