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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 236.84 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 236.84 and 137 is: 188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 236.84 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/236.84 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 236.84 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 32,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,447.08/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.82

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