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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 235.74 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 235.74 and 134.19 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 235.74 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/235.74 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 235.74 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 31,633.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,633.95/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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