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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.11, 236.08 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.11, 236.08 and 118.59 is: 163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.11 : 236.08 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.11/236.08 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.11x = 236.08 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.11x = 27,996.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996.73/171.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.62

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