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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 236.20 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 236.20 and 108.98 is: 150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 236.20 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/236.20 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 236.20 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 25,739.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,739.62/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.44

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