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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.69, 236.74 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.69, 236.74 and 140.51 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.69 : 236.74 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.69/236.74 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.69x = 236.74 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.69x = 33,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,263.63/171.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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