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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.02, 235.94 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.02, 235.94 and 131.61 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.02 : 235.94 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.02/235.94 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.02x = 235.94 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.02x = 31,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,052.39/171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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