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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 236.26 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 236.26 and 115.91 is: 160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 236.26 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/236.26 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 236.26 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 27,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,384.90/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.01

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