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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.09, 236.11 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.09, 236.11 and 129.57 is: 178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.09 : 236.11 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.09/236.11 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.09x = 236.11 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.09x = 30,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,592.77/171.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.81

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