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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.25, 236.42 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.25, 236.42 and 113.20 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.25 : 236.42 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.25/236.42 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.25x = 236.42 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.25x = 26,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762.01/171.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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