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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.30, 236.51 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.30, 236.51 and 108.31 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.30 : 236.51 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.30/236.51 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.30x = 236.51 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.30x = 25,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,616.40/171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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