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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.92, 237.28 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.92, 237.28 and 112.18 is: 154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.92 : 237.28 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.92/237.28 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.92x = 237.28 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.92x = 26,617.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,617.86/171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.83

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