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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.12, 236.40 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.12, 236.40 and 134.28 is: 185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.12 : 236.40 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.12/236.40 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.12x = 236.40 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.12x = 31,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,743.79/171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.51

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