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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.32, 236.55 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.32, 236.55 and 143.97 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.32 : 236.55 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.32/236.55 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.32x = 236.55 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.32x = 34,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,056.10/171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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