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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.42, 236.28 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.42, 236.28 and 146.76 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.42 : 236.28 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.42/236.28 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.42x = 236.28 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.42x = 34,676.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,676.45/171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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