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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.48, 236.66 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.48, 236.66 and 113.24 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.48 : 236.66 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.48/236.66 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.48x = 236.66 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.48x = 26,799.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,799.38/171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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