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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.45, 236.42 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.45, 236.42 and 115.36 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.45 : 236.42 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.45/236.42 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.45x = 236.42 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.45x = 27,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,272.68/171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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