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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.70, 236.44 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.70, 236.44 and 149.82 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.70 : 236.44 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.70/236.44 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.70x = 236.44 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.70x = 35,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,423.44/171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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