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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 236.01 and 112.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 236.01 and 112.78 is: 155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 236.01 = 112.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/236.01 = 112.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 236.01 × 112.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 26,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,617.21/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.57

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