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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.76, 236.88 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.76, 236.88 and 116.48 is: 160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.76 : 236.88 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.76/236.88 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.76x = 236.88 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.76x = 27,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,591.78/171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.64

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