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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.65, 236.93 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.65, 236.93 and 101.71 is: 140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.65 : 236.93 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.65/236.93 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.65x = 236.93 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.65x = 24,096.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,096.97/171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.38

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