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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.97, 237.18 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.97, 237.18 and 106.45 is: 146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.97 : 237.18 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.97/237.18 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.97x = 237.18 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.97x = 25,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,247.81/171.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.82

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