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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.34, 236.23 and 115.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.34, 236.23 and 115.99 is: 159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.34 : 236.23 = 115.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.34/236.23 = 115.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.34x = 236.23 × 115.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.34x = 27,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,400.32/171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.92

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