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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.20, 236.32 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.20, 236.32 and 149.12 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.20 : 236.32 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.20/236.32 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.20x = 236.32 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.20x = 35,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,240.04/171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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