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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.77, 236.76 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.77, 236.76 and 134.87 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.77 : 236.76 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.77/236.76 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.77x = 236.76 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.77x = 31,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,930.64/171.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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