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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.73, 237.02 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.73, 237.02 and 109.55 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.73 : 237.02 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.73/237.02 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.73x = 237.02 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.73x = 25,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,964.36/171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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