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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 236.70 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 236.70 and 119.84 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 236.70 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/236.70 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 236.70 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 28,366.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,366.13/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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