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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.26, 236.52 and 109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.26, 236.52 and 109.12 is: 150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.26 : 236.52 = 109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.26/236.52 = 109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.26x = 236.52 × 109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.26x = 25,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,808.81/171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.70

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