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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.45, 236.50 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.45, 236.50 and 105.84 is: 146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.45 : 236.50 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.45/236.50 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.45x = 236.50 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.45x = 25,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031.16/171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.00

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