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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.02, 235.76 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.02, 235.76 and 131.70 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.02 : 235.76 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.02/235.76 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.02x = 235.76 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.02x = 31,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,049.59/171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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