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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.64, 236.83 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.64, 236.83 and 101.73 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.64 : 236.83 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.64/236.83 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.64x = 236.83 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.64x = 24,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,092.16/171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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