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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.18, 236.75 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.18, 236.75 and 152.73 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.18 : 236.75 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.18/236.75 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.18x = 236.75 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.18x = 36,157.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,157.83/171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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