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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.63, 236.91 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.63, 236.91 and 101.73 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.63 : 236.91 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.63/236.91 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.63x = 236.91 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.63x = 24,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,100.85/171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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