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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.55, 236.81 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.55, 236.81 and 119.27 is: 164.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.55 : 236.81 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.55/236.81 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.55x = 236.81 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.55x = 28,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,243.44/171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.64

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