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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.87, 236.57 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.87, 236.57 and 150 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.87 : 236.57 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.87/236.57 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.87x = 236.57 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.87x = 35,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,485.88/171.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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