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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.34, 236.31 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.34, 236.31 and 136.33 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.34 : 236.31 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.34/236.31 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.34x = 236.31 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.34x = 32,216.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,216.14/171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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