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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.71, 236.94 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.71, 236.94 and 94.08 is: 129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.71 : 236.94 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.71/236.94 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.71x = 236.94 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.71x = 22,291.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,291.32/171.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.82

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