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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.58, 236.73 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.58, 236.73 and 112.66 is: 155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.58 : 236.73 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.58/236.73 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.58x = 236.73 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.58x = 26,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,670.00/171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.44

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