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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.21, 236.07 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.21, 236.07 and 122.07 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.21 : 236.07 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.21/236.07 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.21x = 236.07 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.21x = 28,817.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,817.06/171.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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