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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.38, 236.57 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.38, 236.57 and 116.13 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.38 : 236.57 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.38/236.57 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.38x = 236.57 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.38x = 27,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,472.29/171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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