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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 235.91 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 235.91 and 131.59 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 235.91 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/235.91 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 235.91 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 31,043.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,043.40/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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