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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.76, 236.96 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.76, 236.96 and 106.28 is: 146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.76 : 236.96 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.76/236.96 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.76x = 236.96 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.76x = 25,184.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184.11/171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.62

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