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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 236.78 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 236.78 and 109.41 is: 150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 236.78 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/236.78 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 236.78 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 25,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,906.10/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.97

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