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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.68, 236.98 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.68, 236.98 and 121.94 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.68 : 236.98 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.68/236.98 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.68x = 236.98 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.68x = 28,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,897.34/171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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