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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.96, 236.70 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.96, 236.70 and 128.20 is: 176.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.96 : 236.70 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.96/236.70 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.96x = 236.70 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.96x = 30,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,344.94/171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.47

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