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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.57, 236.57 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.57, 236.57 and 141.17 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.57 : 236.57 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.57/236.57 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.57x = 236.57 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.57x = 33,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,396.59/171.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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