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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.62, 236.85 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.62, 236.85 and 147.14 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.62 : 236.85 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.62/236.85 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.62x = 236.85 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.62x = 34,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,850.11/171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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