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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.40, 236.58 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.40, 236.58 and 113.20 is: 156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.40 : 236.58 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.40/236.58 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.40x = 236.58 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.40x = 26,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,780.86/171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.25

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