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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.09, 236.16 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.09, 236.16 and 118.71 is: 163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.09 : 236.16 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.09/236.16 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.09x = 236.16 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.09x = 28,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,034.55/171.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.86

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