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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 236.56 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 236.56 and 116.28 is: 160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 236.56 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/236.56 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 236.56 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 27,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,507.20/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.34

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