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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.37, 236.28 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.37, 236.28 and 134.92 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.37 : 236.28 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.37/236.28 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.37x = 236.28 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.37x = 31,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,878.90/171.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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