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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 236 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 236 and 115.80 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 236 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/236 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 236 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 27,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328.80/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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