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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.76, 237.09 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.76, 237.09 and 134.98 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.76 : 237.09 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.76/237.09 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.76x = 237.09 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.76x = 32,002.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,002.41/171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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