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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.72, 236.70 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.72, 236.70 and 122.46 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.72 : 236.70 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.72/236.70 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.72x = 236.70 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.72x = 28,986.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,986.28/171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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