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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 236.74 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 236.74 and 101.63 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 236.74 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/236.74 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 236.74 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 24,059.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,059.89/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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