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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 236.76 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 236.76 and 113.40 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 236.76 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/236.76 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 236.76 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 26,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,848.58/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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