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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.64, 237 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.64, 237 and 151.82 is: 209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.64 : 237 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.64/237 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.64x = 237 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.64x = 35,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,981.34/171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.63

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