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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.61, 236.82 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.61, 236.82 and 122.57 is: 169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.61 : 236.82 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.61/236.82 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.61x = 236.82 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.61x = 29,027.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,027.62/171.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.15

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