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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 235.68 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 235.68 and 161.36 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 235.68 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/235.68 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 235.68 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 38,029.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,029.32/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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