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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.83, 237.05 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.83, 237.05 and 134.84 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.83 : 237.05 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.83/237.05 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.83x = 237.05 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.83x = 31,963.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,963.82/171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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