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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.30, 237.03 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.30, 237.03 and 146.37 is: 202.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.30 : 237.03 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.30/237.03 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.30x = 237.03 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.30x = 34,694.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,694.08/171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.53

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