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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 236.25 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 236.25 and 109.05 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 236.25 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/236.25 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 236.25 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 25,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,763.06/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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