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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.93, 237.24 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.93, 237.24 and 128.37 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.93 : 237.24 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.93/237.24 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.93x = 237.24 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.93x = 30,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,454.50/171.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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