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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.17, 235.98 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.17, 235.98 and 129.14 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.17 : 235.98 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.17/235.98 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.17x = 235.98 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.17x = 30,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,474.49/171.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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