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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.53, 236.84 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.53, 236.84 and 112.56 is: 155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.53 : 236.84 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.53/236.84 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.53x = 236.84 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.53x = 26,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,657.81/171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.41

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