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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.95, 237.42 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.95, 237.42 and 151.47 is: 209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.95 : 237.42 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.95/237.42 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.95x = 237.42 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.95x = 35,962.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,962.01/171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.14

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