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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.14, 236.17 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.14, 236.17 and 97.44 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.14 : 236.17 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.14/236.17 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.14x = 236.17 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.14x = 23,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,012.40/171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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