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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.47, 236.63 and 93.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.47, 236.63 and 93.85 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.47 : 236.63 = 93.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.47/236.63 = 93.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.47x = 236.63 × 93.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.47x = 22,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206.66/171.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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