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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.80, 236.95 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.80, 236.95 and 145.65 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.80 : 236.95 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.80/236.95 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.80x = 236.95 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.80x = 34,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,511.77/171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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