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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.20, 236.68 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.20, 236.68 and 129.96 is: 179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.20 : 236.68 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.20/236.68 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.20x = 236.68 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.20x = 30,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,758.93/171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.67

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