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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 237.06 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 237.06 and 151.12 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 237.06 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/237.06 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 237.06 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 35,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,824.51/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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