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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.12, 236.28 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.12, 236.28 and 121.92 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.12 : 236.28 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.12/236.28 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.12x = 236.28 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.12x = 28,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,807.26/171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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