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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.16, 236.46 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.16, 236.46 and 119.56 is: 165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.16 : 236.46 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.16/236.46 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.16x = 236.46 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.16x = 28,271.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,271.16/171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.17

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