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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.77, 236.54 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.77, 236.54 and 154.35 is: 212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.77 : 236.54 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.77/236.54 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.77x = 236.54 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.77x = 36,510.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,510.33/171.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.56

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