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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.81, 237.00 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.81, 237.00 and 112.81 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.81 : 237.00 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.81/237.00 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.81x = 237.00 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.81x = 26,734.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,734.93/171.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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