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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.45, 236.61 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.45, 236.61 and 127.71 is: 176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.45 : 236.61 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.45/236.61 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.45x = 236.61 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.45x = 30,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,217.46/171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.25

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