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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.65, 236.78 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.65, 236.78 and 109.46 is: 150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.65 : 236.78 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.65/236.78 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.65x = 236.78 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.65x = 25,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,916.21/171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.99

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