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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.94, 237.06 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.94, 237.06 and 147.04 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.94 : 237.06 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.94/237.06 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.94x = 237.06 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.94x = 34,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,857.30/171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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