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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.70, 236.76 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.70, 236.76 and 136.27 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.70 : 236.76 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.70/236.76 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.70x = 236.76 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.70x = 32,263.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263.29/171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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