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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.76, 237 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.76, 237 and 113.50 is: 156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.76 : 237 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.76/237 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.76x = 237 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.76x = 26,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,899.50/171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.61

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