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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.36, 236.28 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.36, 236.28 and 116.08 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.36 : 236.28 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.36/236.28 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.36x = 236.28 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.36x = 27,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,427.38/171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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