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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 236.77 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 236.77 and 106.04 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 236.77 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/236.77 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 236.77 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 25,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,107.42/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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