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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 236.82 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 236.82 and 144.25 is: 198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 236.82 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/236.82 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 236.82 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 34,161.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,161.23/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.62

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