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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 258.00 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 258.00 and 171.56 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 258.00 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/258.00 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 258.00 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 44,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,260.55/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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