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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.49, 236.71 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.49, 236.71 and 136.58 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.49 : 236.71 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.49/236.71 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.49x = 236.71 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.49x = 32,329.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,329.85/171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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