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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 236.64 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 236.64 and 127.41 is: 176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 236.64 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/236.64 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 236.64 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 30,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,150.30/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.16

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