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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 236.79 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 236.79 and 105.24 is: 145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 236.79 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/236.79 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 236.79 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 24,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,919.78/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.22

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