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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.28, 236.24 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.28, 236.24 and 143.44 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.28 : 236.24 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.28/236.24 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.28x = 236.24 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.28x = 33,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,886.27/171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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