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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.67, 237.24 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.67, 237.24 and 130.20 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.67 : 237.24 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.67/237.24 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.67x = 237.24 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.67x = 30,888.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,888.65/171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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