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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.07, 236.04 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.07, 236.04 and 104.66 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.07 : 236.04 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.07/236.04 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.07x = 236.04 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.07x = 24,703.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,703.95/171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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