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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.49, 236.46 and 136.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.49, 236.46 and 136.57 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.49 : 236.46 = 136.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.49/236.46 = 136.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.49x = 236.46 × 136.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.49x = 32,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,293.34/171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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