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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 236.10 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 236.10 and 104.74 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 236.10 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/236.10 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 236.10 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 24,729.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,729.11/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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