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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 236.88 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 236.88 and 113.46 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 236.88 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/236.88 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 236.88 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 26,876.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,876.40/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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