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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.97, 237.33 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.97, 237.33 and 106.47 is: 146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.97 : 237.33 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.97/237.33 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.97x = 237.33 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.97x = 25,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,268.53/171.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.94

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