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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.45, 236.69 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.45, 236.69 and 116.27 is: 160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.45 : 236.69 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.45/236.69 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.45x = 236.69 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.45x = 27,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,519.51/171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.51

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