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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.47, 236.44 and 109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.47, 236.44 and 109.22 is: 150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.47 : 236.44 = 109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.47/236.44 = 109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.47x = 236.44 × 109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.47x = 25,823.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,823.43/171.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.60

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