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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.79, 237.06 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.79, 237.06 and 94.16 is: 129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.79 : 237.06 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.79/237.06 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.79x = 237.06 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.79x = 22,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321.57/171.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.94

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