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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 237.17 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 237.17 and 135.27 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 237.17 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/237.17 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 237.17 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 32,082.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,082.20/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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