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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.62, 236.67 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.62, 236.67 and 130.22 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.62 : 236.67 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.62/236.67 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.62x = 236.67 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.62x = 30,819.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,819.17/171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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