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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.12, 236.16 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.12, 236.16 and 93.50 is: 129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.12 : 236.16 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.12/236.16 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.12x = 236.16 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.12x = 22,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080.96/171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.04

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