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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 236.40 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 236.40 and 116.30 is: 160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 236.40 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/236.40 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 236.40 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 27,493.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493.32/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.25

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