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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.46, 236.50 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.46, 236.50 and 116.12 is: 160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.46 : 236.50 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.46/236.50 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.46x = 236.50 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.46x = 27,462.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,462.38/171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.17

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