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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.22, 236.27 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.22, 236.27 and 93.59 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.22 : 236.27 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.22/236.27 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.22x = 236.27 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.22x = 22,113.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,113.25/171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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