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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.17, 236.08 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.17, 236.08 and 105.61 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.17 : 236.08 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.17/236.08 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.17x = 236.08 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.17x = 24,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,931.55/171.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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