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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.13, 236.06 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.13, 236.06 and 122.03 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.13 : 236.06 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.13/236.06 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.13x = 236.06 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.13x = 28,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,806.40/171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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