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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 236.14 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 236.14 and 97.45 is: 134.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 236.14 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/236.14 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 236.14 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 23,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,011.84/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.46

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