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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.35, 236.77 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.35, 236.77 and 134.79 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.35 : 236.77 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.35/236.77 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.35x = 236.77 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.35x = 31,914.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,914.23/171.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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