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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.82, 236.91 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.82, 236.91 and 122.68 is: 169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.82 : 236.91 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.82/236.91 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.82x = 236.91 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.82x = 29,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,064.12/171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.15

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