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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.46, 236.61 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.46, 236.61 and 93.83 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.46 : 236.61 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.46/236.61 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.46x = 236.61 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.46x = 22,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200.65/171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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