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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.23, 236.09 and 116.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.23, 236.09 and 116.00 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.23 : 236.09 = 116.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.23/236.09 = 116.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.23x = 236.09 × 116.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.23x = 27,386.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,386.43/171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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