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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.62, 236.82 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.62, 236.82 and 134.86 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.62 : 236.82 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.62/236.82 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.62x = 236.82 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.62x = 31,937.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,937.55/171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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