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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.75, 236.94 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.75, 236.94 and 130.50 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.75 : 236.94 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.75/236.94 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.75x = 236.94 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.75x = 30,920.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,920.67/171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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