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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.28, 236.50 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.28, 236.50 and 112.31 is: 155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.28 : 236.50 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.28/236.50 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.28x = 236.50 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.28x = 26,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,559.85/171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.07

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