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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.77, 237.07 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.77, 237.07 and 128.23 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.77 : 237.07 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.77/237.07 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.77x = 237.07 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.77x = 30,399.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,399.49/171.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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