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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.54, 236.77 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.54, 236.77 and 105.17 is: 145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.54 : 236.77 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.54/236.77 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.54x = 236.77 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.54x = 24,902.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,902.24/171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.17

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