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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.09, 236.03 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.09, 236.03 and 115.74 is: 159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.09 : 236.03 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.09/236.03 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.09x = 236.03 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.09x = 27,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,318.40/171.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.67

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