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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.28, 236.56 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.28, 236.56 and 145.12 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.28 : 236.56 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.28/236.56 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.28x = 236.56 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.28x = 34,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,329.59/171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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