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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.36, 235.94 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.36, 235.94 and 155.16 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.36 : 235.94 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.36/235.94 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.36x = 235.94 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.36x = 36,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,607.67/171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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