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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.72, 236.98 and 94.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.72, 236.98 and 94.10 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.72 : 236.98 = 94.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.72/236.98 = 94.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.72x = 236.98 × 94.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.72x = 22,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299.82/171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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