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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.92, 237.18 and 109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.92, 237.18 and 109.64 is: 151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.92 : 237.18 = 109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.92/237.18 = 109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.92x = 237.18 × 109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.92x = 26,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004.42/171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.26

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