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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 236.10 and 97.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 236.10 and 97.41 is: 134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 236.10 = 97.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/236.10 = 97.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 236.10 × 97.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 22,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,998.50/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.42

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