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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.21, 236.10 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.21, 236.10 and 141.80 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.21 : 236.10 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.21/236.10 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.21x = 236.10 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.21x = 33,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,477.80/171.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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