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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.43, 236.60 and 109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.43, 236.60 and 109.33 is: 150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.43 : 236.60 = 109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.43/236.60 = 109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.43x = 236.60 × 109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.43x = 25,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,867.16/171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.89

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