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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.23, 236.21 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.23, 236.21 and 133.83 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.23 : 236.21 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.23/236.21 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.23x = 236.21 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.23x = 31,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,611.32/171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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