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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.32, 236.08 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.32, 236.08 and 131.98 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.32 : 236.08 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.32/236.08 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.32x = 236.08 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.32x = 31,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,157.84/171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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