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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.63, 237.02 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.63, 237.02 and 106.16 is: 146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.63 : 237.02 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.63/237.02 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.63x = 237.02 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.63x = 25,160.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,160.33/171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.60

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