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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.37, 236.47 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.37, 236.47 and 116.18 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.37 : 236.47 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.37/236.47 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.37x = 236.47 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.37x = 27,474.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,474.05/171.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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