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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.98, 237.11 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.98, 237.11 and 145.65 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.98 : 237.11 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.98/237.11 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.98x = 237.11 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.98x = 34,534.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,534.34/171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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