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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.34, 236.28 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.34, 236.28 and 119.50 is: 164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.34 : 236.28 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.34/236.28 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.34x = 236.28 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.34x = 28,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,235.46/171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.79

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