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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.37, 236.35 and 145.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.37, 236.35 and 145.21 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.37 : 236.35 = 145.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.37/236.35 = 145.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.37x = 236.35 × 145.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.37x = 34,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,320.42/171.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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