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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.43, 236.69 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.43, 236.69 and 134.53 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.43 : 236.69 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.43/236.69 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.43x = 236.69 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.43x = 31,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,841.91/171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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