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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 236.10 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 236.10 and 108.98 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 236.10 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/236.10 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 236.10 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 25,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,730.18/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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