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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 236.61 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 236.61 and 119.18 is: 164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 236.61 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/236.61 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 236.61 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 28,198.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,198.00/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.37

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