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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.04, 235.83 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.04, 235.83 and 134.05 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.04 : 235.83 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.04/235.83 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.04x = 235.83 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.04x = 31,613.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,613.01/171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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