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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 236.56 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 236.56 and 122.68 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 236.56 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/236.56 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 236.56 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 29,021.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,021.18/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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