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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 237.18 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 237.18 and 119.55 is: 165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 237.18 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/237.18 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 237.18 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 28,354.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,354.87/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.01

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