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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.23, 236.38 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.23, 236.38 and 126.90 is: 175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.23 : 236.38 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.23/236.38 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.23x = 236.38 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.23x = 29,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,996.62/171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.18

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