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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.94, 237.25 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.94, 237.25 and 106.44 is: 146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.94 : 237.25 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.94/237.25 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.94x = 237.25 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.94x = 25,251.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,251.17/171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.86

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