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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.68, 236.85 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.68, 236.85 and 119.16 is: 164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.68 : 236.85 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.68/236.85 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.68x = 236.85 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.68x = 28,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,222.60/171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.40

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