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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.68, 236.97 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.68, 236.97 and 122.60 is: 169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.68 : 236.97 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.68/236.97 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.68x = 236.97 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.68x = 29,053.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,053.11/171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.23

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