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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.41, 236.55 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.41, 236.55 and 93.79 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.41 : 236.55 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.41/236.55 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.41x = 236.55 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.41x = 22,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,184.51/171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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