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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.19, 236.26 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.19, 236.26 and 160.76 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.19 : 236.26 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.19/236.26 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.19x = 236.26 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.19x = 37,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,981.16/171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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