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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 236.34 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 236.34 and 141.54 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 236.34 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/236.34 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 236.34 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 33,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,451.56/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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