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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.11, 235.56 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.11, 235.56 and 134.36 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.11 : 235.56 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.11/235.56 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.11x = 235.56 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.11x = 31,649.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,649.30/171.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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