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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.18, 236.07 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.18, 236.07 and 122.04 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.18 : 236.07 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.18/236.07 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.18x = 236.07 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.18x = 28,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,809.98/171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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