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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 235.76 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 235.76 and 143.25 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 235.76 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/235.76 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 235.76 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 33,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,771.90/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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