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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 237.24 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 237.24 and 113.76 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 237.24 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/237.24 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 237.24 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 26,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,988.42/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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