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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.63, 236.79 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.63, 236.79 and 113.31 is: 156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.63 : 236.79 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.63/236.79 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.63x = 236.79 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.63x = 26,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,830.67/171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.33

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