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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.31, 236.37 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.31, 236.37 and 149.44 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.31 : 236.37 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.31/236.37 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.31x = 236.37 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.31x = 35,323.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,323.13/171.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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