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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.13, 236.24 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.13, 236.24 and 129.82 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.13 : 236.24 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.13/236.24 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.13x = 236.24 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.13x = 30,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,668.68/171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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