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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.33, 236.22 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.33, 236.22 and 109.05 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.33 : 236.22 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.33/236.22 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.33x = 236.22 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.33x = 25,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,759.79/171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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