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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.89, 237.32 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.89, 237.32 and 109.74 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.89 : 237.32 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.89/237.32 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.89x = 237.32 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.89x = 26,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044.25/171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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