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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.73, 237 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.73, 237 and 106.24 is: 146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.73 : 237 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.73/237 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.73x = 237 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.73x = 25,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,178.88/171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.62

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