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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.17, 236.19 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.17, 236.19 and 97.48 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.17 : 236.19 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.17/236.19 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.17x = 236.19 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.17x = 23,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,022.62/171.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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