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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.54, 236.61 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.54, 236.61 and 143.91 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.54 : 236.61 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.54/236.61 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.54x = 236.61 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.54x = 34,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,050.55/171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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