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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 236.94 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 236.94 and 155.16 is: 214.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 236.94 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/236.94 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 236.94 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 36,763.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,763.61/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.24

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