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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.58, 236.82 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.58, 236.82 and 106.18 is: 146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.58 : 236.82 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.58/236.82 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.58x = 236.82 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.58x = 25,145.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,145.55/171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.55

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