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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 236.42 and 122.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 236.42 and 122.35 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 236.42 = 122.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/236.42 = 122.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 236.42 × 122.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 28,925.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,925.99/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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