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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.79, 236.95 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.79, 236.95 and 106.27 is: 146.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.79 : 236.95 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.79/236.95 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.79x = 236.95 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.79x = 25,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,180.68/171.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.58

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