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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.76, 236.94 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.76, 236.94 and 119.92 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.76 : 236.94 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.76/236.94 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.76x = 236.94 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.76x = 28,413.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,413.84/171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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