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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 237.30 and 109.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 237.30 and 109.75 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 237.30 = 109.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/237.30 = 109.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 237.30 × 109.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 26,042.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,042.49/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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