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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.50, 236.76 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.50, 236.76 and 113.38 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.50 : 236.76 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.50/236.76 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.50x = 236.76 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.50x = 26,843.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,843.85/171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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