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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.86, 237.22 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.86, 237.22 and 106.46 is: 146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.86 : 237.22 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.86/237.22 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.86x = 237.22 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.86x = 25,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,254.44/171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.95

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