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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 236.08 and 97.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 236.08 and 97.40 is: 134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 236.08 = 97.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/236.08 = 97.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 236.08 × 97.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 22,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,994.19/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.41

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