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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 236.34 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 236.34 and 105.78 is: 145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 236.34 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/236.34 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 236.34 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 25,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,000.05/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.99

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