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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.83, 237.23 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.83, 237.23 and 108.90 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.83 : 237.23 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.83/237.23 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.83x = 237.23 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.83x = 25,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,833.80/171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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