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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.70, 236.80 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.70, 236.80 and 116.37 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.70 : 236.80 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.70/236.80 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.70x = 236.80 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.70x = 27,556.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,556.42/171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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