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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.46, 236.66 and 101.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.46, 236.66 and 101.53 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.46 : 236.66 = 101.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.46/236.66 = 101.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.46x = 236.66 × 101.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.46x = 24,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,028.09/171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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