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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.74, 236.43 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.74, 236.43 and 148.73 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.74 : 236.43 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.74/236.43 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.74x = 236.43 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.74x = 35,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,163.05/171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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