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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 236.40 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 236.40 and 167.91 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 236.40 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/236.40 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 236.40 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 39,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,693.92/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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