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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.12, 236.21 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.12, 236.21 and 115.75 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.12 : 236.21 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.12/236.21 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.12x = 236.21 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.12x = 27,341.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,341.31/171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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