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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 236.57 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 236.57 and 154.14 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 236.57 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/236.57 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 236.57 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 36,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,464.13/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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