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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.36, 236.76 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.36, 236.76 and 142.32 is: 196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.36 : 236.76 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.36/236.76 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.36x = 236.76 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.36x = 33,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,695.68/171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.64

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