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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.33, 236.73 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.33, 236.73 and 134.78 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.33 : 236.73 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.33/236.73 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.33x = 236.73 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.33x = 31,905.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,905.29/171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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