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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.41, 236.67 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.41, 236.67 and 112.42 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.41 : 236.67 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.41/236.67 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.41x = 236.67 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.41x = 26,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,606.44/171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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