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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.68, 236.49 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.68, 236.49 and 136.82 is: 188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.68 : 236.49 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.68/236.49 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.68x = 236.49 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.68x = 32,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,355.38/171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.47

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