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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.20, 236.43 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.20, 236.43 and 158.92 is: 219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.20 : 236.43 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.20/236.43 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.20x = 236.43 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.20x = 37,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,572.86/171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.46

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