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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.48, 236.62 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.48, 236.62 and 116.19 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.48 : 236.62 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.48/236.62 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.48x = 236.62 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.48x = 27,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,492.88/171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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