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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.80, 236.88 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.80, 236.88 and 113.48 is: 156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.80 : 236.88 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.80/236.88 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.80x = 236.88 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.80x = 26,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,881.14/171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.47

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