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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.67, 236.83 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.67, 236.83 and 119.95 is: 165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.67 : 236.83 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.67/236.83 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.67x = 236.83 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.67x = 28,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,407.76/171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.48

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