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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.64, 236.88 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.64, 236.88 and 147.16 is: 203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.64 : 236.88 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.64/236.88 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.64x = 236.88 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.64x = 34,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,859.26/171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.10

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