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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.30, 236.31 and 115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.30, 236.31 and 115.95 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.30 : 236.31 = 115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.30/236.31 = 115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.30x = 236.31 × 115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.30x = 27,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,400.14/171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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