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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 237.18 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 237.18 and 147.30 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 237.18 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/237.18 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 237.18 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 34,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,936.61/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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