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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.13, 236.05 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.13, 236.05 and 118.59 is: 163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.13 : 236.05 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.13/236.05 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.13x = 236.05 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.13x = 27,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,993.17/171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.58

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