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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.28, 236.27 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.28, 236.27 and 116.03 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.28 : 236.27 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.28/236.27 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.28x = 236.27 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.28x = 27,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,414.41/171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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