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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.50, 236.67 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.50, 236.67 and 102.50 is: 141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.50 : 236.67 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.50/236.67 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.50x = 236.67 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.50x = 24,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,258.68/171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.45

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