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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.54, 236.82 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.54, 236.82 and 109.44 is: 151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.54 : 236.82 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.54/236.82 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.54x = 236.82 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.54x = 25,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,917.58/171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.09

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