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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.93, 236.93 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.93, 236.93 and 120.09 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.93 : 236.93 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.93/236.93 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.93x = 236.93 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.93x = 28,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,452.32/171.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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