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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.69, 236.41 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.69, 236.41 and 147.07 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.69 : 236.41 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.69/236.41 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.69x = 236.41 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.69x = 34,768.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,768.82/171.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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