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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 236.11 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 236.11 and 93.47 is: 128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 236.11 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/236.11 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 236.11 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 22,069.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069.20/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.98

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