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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.97, 236.73 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.97, 236.73 and 151.15 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.97 : 236.73 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.97/236.73 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.97x = 236.73 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.97x = 35,781.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,781.74/171.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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