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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.33, 236.47 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.33, 236.47 and 109.18 is: 150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.33 : 236.47 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.33/236.47 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.33x = 236.47 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.33x = 25,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,818.02/171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.69

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