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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 236.52 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 236.52 and 143.82 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 236.52 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/236.52 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 236.52 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 34,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,016.31/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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