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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.68, 236.32 and 149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.68, 236.32 and 149.81 is: 206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.68 : 236.32 = 149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.68/236.32 = 149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.68x = 236.32 × 149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.68x = 35,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,402.43/171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.21

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