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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.74, 236.98 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.74, 236.98 and 116.55 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.74 : 236.98 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.74/236.98 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.74x = 236.98 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.74x = 27,620.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,620.02/171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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