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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.74, 237.15 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.74, 237.15 and 109.59 is: 151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.74 : 237.15 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.74/237.15 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.74x = 237.15 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.74x = 25,989.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,989.27/171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.33

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