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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 236.28 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 236.28 and 115.97 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 236.28 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/236.28 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 236.28 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 27,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,400.65/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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