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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.92, 237.30 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.92, 237.30 and 116.84 is: 161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.92 : 237.30 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.92/237.30 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.92x = 237.30 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.92x = 27,726.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,726.13/171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.27

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