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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 236.60 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 236.60 and 140.44 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 236.60 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/236.60 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 236.60 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 33,228.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,228.10/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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