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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.97, 237.07 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.97, 237.07 and 113.65 is: 156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.97 : 237.07 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.97/237.07 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.97x = 237.07 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.97x = 26,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942.55/171.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.67

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