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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.46, 236.68 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.46, 236.68 and 148.38 is: 204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.46 : 236.68 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.46/236.68 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.46x = 236.68 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.46x = 35,118.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,118.58/171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.82

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