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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.59, 236.89 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.59, 236.89 and 113.47 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.59 : 236.89 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.59/236.89 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.59x = 236.89 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.59x = 26,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,880.50/171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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