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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.70, 236.97 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.70, 236.97 and 106.20 is: 146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.70 : 236.97 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.70/236.97 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.70x = 236.97 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.70x = 25,166.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,166.21/171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.57

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