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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.36, 236.38 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.36, 236.38 and 115.36 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.36 : 236.38 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.36/236.38 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.36x = 236.38 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.36x = 27,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,268.22/171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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