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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.74, 237 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.74, 237 and 101.80 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.74 : 237 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.74/237 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.74x = 237 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.74x = 24,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,126.60/171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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