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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 236.91 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 236.91 and 119.43 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 236.91 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/236.91 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 236.91 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 28,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294.16/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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