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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 236.28 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 236.28 and 109.10 is: 150.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 236.28 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/236.28 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 236.28 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 25,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,778.15/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.54

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