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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.54, 236.34 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.54, 236.34 and 134.64 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.54 : 236.34 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.54/236.34 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.54x = 236.34 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.54x = 31,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,820.82/171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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