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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 236.89 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 236.89 and 122.79 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 236.89 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/236.89 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 236.89 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 29,087.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,087.72/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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