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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.75, 236.94 and 109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.75, 236.94 and 109.61 is: 151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.75 : 236.94 = 109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.75/236.94 = 109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.75x = 236.94 × 109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.75x = 25,970.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,970.99/171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.21

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