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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.62, 236.58 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.62, 236.58 and 134.66 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.62 : 236.58 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.62/236.58 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.62x = 236.58 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.62x = 31,857.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,857.86/171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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