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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 236.61 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 236.61 and 151.91 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 236.61 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/236.61 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 236.61 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 35,943.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,943.43/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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