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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.18, 236.76 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.18, 236.76 and 152.74 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.18 : 236.76 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.18/236.76 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.18x = 236.76 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.18x = 36,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,161.11/171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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