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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.57, 236.66 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.57, 236.66 and 109.38 is: 150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.57 : 236.66 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.57/236.66 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.57x = 236.66 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.57x = 25,884.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,884.21/171.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.87

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