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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.47, 237.71 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.47, 237.71 and 168.12 is: 233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.47 : 237.71 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.47/237.71 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.47x = 237.71 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.47x = 39,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,962.96/171.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.07

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