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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.62, 236.68 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.62, 236.68 and 121.98 is: 168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.62 : 236.68 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.62/236.68 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.62x = 236.68 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.62x = 28,870.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,870.23/171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.22

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