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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.81, 236.97 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.81, 236.97 and 169.11 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.81 : 236.97 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.81/236.97 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.81x = 236.97 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.81x = 40,074.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,074.00/171.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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