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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.06, 235.91 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.06, 235.91 and 144.86 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.06 : 235.91 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.06/235.91 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.06x = 235.91 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.06x = 34,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,172.02/171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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