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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.67, 236.86 and 106.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.67, 236.86 and 106.19 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.67 : 236.86 = 106.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.67/236.86 = 106.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.67x = 236.86 × 106.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.67x = 25,152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,152.16/171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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