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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.70, 237.25 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.70, 237.25 and 135.15 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.70 : 237.25 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.70/237.25 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.70x = 237.25 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.70x = 32,064.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,064.00/171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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