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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.20, 236.40 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.20, 236.40 and 109.04 is: 150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.20 : 236.40 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.20/236.40 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.20x = 236.40 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.20x = 25,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,777.06/171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.57

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