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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.27, 235.80 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.27, 235.80 and 143.55 is: 197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.27 : 235.80 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.27/235.80 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.27x = 235.80 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.27x = 33,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,849.09/171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.64

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