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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.40, 236.37 and 109.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.40, 236.37 and 109.21 is: 150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.40 : 236.37 = 109.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.40/236.37 = 109.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.40x = 236.37 × 109.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.40x = 25,813.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,813.97/171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.61

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