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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 235.80 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 235.80 and 121.94 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 235.80 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/235.80 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 235.80 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 28,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,753.45/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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