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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 258.30 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 258.30 and 136.20 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 258.30 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/258.30 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 258.30 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 35,180.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,180.46/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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