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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.61, 236.28 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.61, 236.28 and 155.41 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.61 : 236.28 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.61/236.28 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.61x = 236.28 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.61x = 36,720.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,720.27/171.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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