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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.77, 236.99 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.77, 236.99 and 102.73 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.77 : 236.99 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.77/236.99 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.77x = 236.99 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.77x = 24,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,345.47/171.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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