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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.50, 236.54 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.50, 236.54 and 116.22 is: 160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.50 : 236.54 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.50/236.54 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.50x = 236.54 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.50x = 27,490.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,490.68/171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.30

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