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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 236.15 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 236.15 and 153.60 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 236.15 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/236.15 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 236.15 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 36,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,271.56/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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