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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.58, 236.54 and 109.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.58, 236.54 and 109.37 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.58 : 236.54 = 109.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.58/236.54 = 109.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.58x = 236.54 × 109.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.58x = 25,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,870.38/171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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