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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.71, 236.96 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.71, 236.96 and 101.76 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.71 : 236.96 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.71/236.96 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.71x = 236.96 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.71x = 24,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,113.05/171.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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