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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.45, 236.33 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.45, 236.33 and 141.58 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.45 : 236.33 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.45/236.33 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.45x = 236.33 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.45x = 33,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,459.60/171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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