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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.05, 235.80 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.05, 235.80 and 143.37 is: 197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.05 : 235.80 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.05/235.80 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.05x = 235.80 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.05x = 33,806.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,806.65/171.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.64

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