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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.57, 236.84 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.57, 236.84 and 113.49 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.57 : 236.84 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.57/236.84 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.57x = 236.84 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.57x = 26,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,878.40/171.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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