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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.26, 236.27 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.26, 236.27 and 113.07 is: 155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.26 : 236.27 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.26/236.27 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.26x = 236.27 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.26x = 26,715.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,715.05/171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.99

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