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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.69, 237.09 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.69, 237.09 and 113.50 is: 156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.69 : 237.09 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.69/237.09 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.69x = 237.09 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.69x = 26,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,909.72/171.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.73

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