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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.65, 237.03 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.65, 237.03 and 145.40 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.65 : 237.03 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.65/237.03 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.65x = 237.03 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.65x = 34,464.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,464.16/171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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