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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.65, 236.96 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.65, 236.96 and 113.46 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.65 : 236.96 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.65/236.96 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.65x = 236.96 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.65x = 26,884.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,884.91/171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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